Jay Purvis, CEO at Wabash General Hospital, and his successor in 2019, Karissa Turner, both addressed the Wabash County Board of Commissioners on Monday. They talked about recent expansion projects, including the opening of a new clinic in Albion. Purvis said that with the new services that have been added, that all their facilities are out of space. He briefly explained the voter referendum on the November 6th ballot, asking voters for permission to build new buildings outside of Wabash County in the future. Purvis said the initial response to those ideas has been positive. Turner, meanwhile, said she is excited to serve the community as the new C-E-O next year. She has been at Wabash General for 13 years.
Wabash District #348 Personnel Matters
PERSONNEL MATTERS
October 15, 2018
RESIGNATIONS
Jessica Gill -MCJHS 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach effective end of the
2017-2018 school year
Jody Golden -Full-time Parent Educator/Home Visitor effective October 12, 2018
Christy VanMatre -MCGS Nurse/Secretary effective October 26, 2018
CERTIFIED
Rebecca Pyatt -St. Mary’s School Part-time Private School Title 1 Tutor
beginning October 15, 2018
(Replacing Jennifer Huff who resigned)
NON-CERTIFIED
Jody Golden -MCJHS Alternative Education Room Supervisor beginning
October 15, 2018.
(Replacing Tiffany Gawthorp who transferred to another position)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Baylie Ray - MCJHS 7th Grade Girls’ Head Basketball Coach beginning the
start of the 2018-2019 season
(Replacing Jessica Gill who resigned)
MCHS Parent-Teacher Conference Info
In order to better accommodate the parents of our students the Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on October 23 & 25 from 4-7 p.m. The signup procedure is:
1. Parents may call the school office at 262-5104 or may stop by during
school hours (7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.) to make appointments. Students
may also set these appointments up for their parents in the Main Office
at the school. Parents or guardians can email Kimberly Lee klee@wabash348.com.
2. An appointment schedule for each teacher will be kept in the school office.
Appointments will be 15 minutes in length with a short break in between each one.
3. There is no deadline for sign-up; however, the sign-up procedure will be on a
first come-first serve basis.
4. Parents are encouraged to sign-up for appointments prior to 4:00 P.M. on
Monday October 22,.. This way, an appointment schedule can be furnished
to each teacher in order to properly prepare for their upcoming conferences.
5. Parents who cannot attend a conference on these scheduled dates are encouraged to
contact individual teachers for appointments on other dates or send an email.
Gibson County Sheriff's Department Warns Of Social Security Scam
Yet another scam is going around.
The latest version of one we've heard about is somebody claiming to be calling regarding a problem (or revocation) of your social security number. They want you to call back to resolve the issue.
The number they have been giving out (and it can certainly change) is 830-276-2557.
This is a scam. Do not give them any information or call them back. If you have any doubt about any calls, call the SSA directly at the number on their page.
https://oig.ssa.gov/scams-involving-impersonation-ssa-employee
Mt. Carmel Man Sent To DOC For 3 Years For Hitting MCPD Officer
Cassandra A. Goldman, Wabash County State's Attorney, reports that Dakota S. Wheeler, a 25-year old Mt. Carmel, Illinois man, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Circuit Judge Thomas Dinn in Wabash County Circuit Court.
State's Attorney Goldman advises that the Defendant was charged August 15, 2018, with Aggravated Battery, a Class 2 Felony. Mr. Wheeler was sentenced to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be followed by two years of mandatory supervised release (parole).
FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF OFFENSE:
That on the 10th day of August, 2018, in Wabash County, Illinois, the Defendant, DAKOTA S. WHEELER, committed the offense of AGGRAVATED BATTERY, in that said Defendant, in committing a battery by knowingly making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature, by striking Officer Daniel Hopper in the face, in violation of 720 ILCS 5/12-3(a)(2), knowing Officer Hopper to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties, in violation of 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(d)(4). A CLASS 2 FELONY
MCPD Looking For Your Assistance In Identifying Bad Check Suspects
The Mt. Carmel Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying three females that are accused of passing fraudulent checks in Mt. Carmel. Attached are photos of the women cashing the checks at a local establishment. Attached you will find a vehicle the women are to be driving. Please contact the Mt. Carmel Police Department (618-262-4114) or the Wabash County Crime Stoppers at (618-262-HALT) if you have information as to the identity of the females. The Mt. Carmel Police Department is working on getting better video and pictures of the subjects.
Click the photos for more.
Division Street Residents Go Above & Beyond On Survey
Mt. Carmel City Officials are praising the help of residents along Division Street who responded to a recent survey. The residents were asked to fill out the survey to help the city apply for a grant to help pay to reline sewer lines on Division Street from 3rd to 7th Streets. City inspector Mike Gidcumb told the city council Monday that 99% of the residents had completed the survey which officials said was a critical factor in the grant’s success. According to Gidcumb, only one resident had not completed the survey, but only because they hadn’t been contacted.
Workers Clean Up Rose Hill Cemetery
Workers gathered at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carmel last Saturday to help clean up the grounds according to city commissioner Eric Ikemire…
Commissioner Joe Judge said he had heard concerns about the condition of the cemetery along Pear Street between 9th and 11th…
Also helping in the work was a community service worker, which Judge said the city may utilize more in the future for various projects.
Mt. Carmel Liquor License Fees To Go Up?
As the end of the year approaches, city officials are beginning to look ahead to 2019 and the renewal of liquor licenses. City Inspector Mike Gidcumb told the city council Monday night that he will send renewal letters to license holders on November 6th. He said there have been many changes in the liquor ordinances that last two years and if commissioners wanted to adjust license fees, now was the time to speak up. Gidcumb said there were two more city council meetings before the renewal letters would be mailed and commissioners needed to let him know soon of how to proceed.
Wrong way driver arrested for driving under the influence
On October 7, 2018, at 5:21 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a wrong way driver on Interstate 69 near the Pike Gibson County Line. Sergeant Bryan Small was in the area and observed a White 2012 Chevy Silverado traveling Southbound in the Northbound lane and conducted a traffic stop. Upon approaching the vehicle Sgt. Small detected the odor of alcohol coming from the driver 29 year old Kyle Claspell of Evansville. At that point Sgt. Small began a roadside DUI investigation that resulting in Mr. Claspell being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Claspell was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $650 bond.
Assisting Sgt Small in his investigation was Oakland City Officer Tom Rohl.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
